Explore Ireland with Lake Superior State University

Exploring Cultural, Interdisciplinary, and Health Care Issues in Ireland

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Dates

05/12/2023 to 05/27/2023

Price

$5,780.00
There’s only a $99 deposit to sign up.

Trip ID

204425

Inclusions

International airfare
Ground transportation
14 nights hotel in double-occupancy rooms
14 breakfasts
6 lunches
2 dinners
Guide
Admission Fees
Pre-travel Documents
Embedded Medical Insurance
24/7 Emergency Support

Information Session

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Itinerary Highlights

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Limerick - 5 days

Bunratty Castle

Bunratty Castle is one of the most complete and authentic medieval castles in Ireland. The castle hosts evening medieval banquets and takes the participants back to the time that the castle entertained its visitors with fine food, wine and song. Within thegrounds of Bunratty Castle is Bunratty Folk Park where 19th century life is vividly recreated. Set on 26 acres, the impressive park features over 30 buildings in a ‘living’ village and rural setting.

Limerick

King John’s Castle

King John's Castle is situated on 'King's Island' in the heart of medieval Limerick city. It was built between 1200 and 1210 and was repaired and extended many times in the following centuries. The interpretative centerat the Castle contains an imaginative historical exhibition which tells the story of the Castle. It offers panoramic views of Limerick City and the surrounding countryside.

Galway - 4 Days

Cliffs of Moher Cruise

The Cliffs of Moher cruise is a spectacular journey below these world-famous cliffs which tower up to 200m (700ft) above the Atlantic Ocean. This trip departs from Doolin Pier north of the Cliffs and lasts approx. 1 hour. It gives the visitor a unique perspective on the Cliffs of Moher that stretch for 8km. The tour includes English language commentaries on the fauna, the geology and history of the region.

Dublin - 5 Days

Dublin Walking Tour

Dublin is a city with a soul, a place that has not lost sight of the fact that people are more fun than museums and that genuine human interaction is not the preserve of small villages. Founded in 841 by the Vikings, it is a city with an interesting past. Its many monuments tell of its history. Today, Dublin is the Cosmopolitan capital of the Irish Republic and a city of over onemillion people. Despite the many changes the city has witnessed during the last decade, it still remains a city ready to welcome all who wish to visit. Taking advantage of its compact size, the walking tour of Dublin allows visitors to soak in the atmosphere and buzz of the city, whilst enjoying an informative and entertaining tour.

Meet the Faculty

Professor Oliver

studyabroad@lssu.edu

Professor Oliver has been teaching at LSSU for 11 years. She obtained her Paramedic license in 1988 and her first nursing degree in 2000. She has worked in a multitude of nursing settings including Emergency Department, Employee Health, Long Term Care Management, and finally LSSU. She has enjoyed several trips to Ireland securing funding to bring the Irish Folk Musicians “Lunasa” to the campus Arts Center in Spring of 2014. Additionally, she was instrumental in bringing the Irish Christmas in America show in 2015 and the Irish Musicians The O’Shraves (SSM, Ontario) in 2016 to our campus.

Professor Sommers

studyabroad@lssu.edu

Professor Sommers has been a nurse for 16 years, working as an RN and nurse practitioner in intensive care, family practice, and emergency nursing. He has taught at LSSU since 2020. His own time studying abroad and serving with the Peace Corps in Uzbekistan feed his enthusiasm for diverse international learning. He looks forward to exploring with students the culture, history, and healthcare of Ireland.

INTD 200: Special Topics: Cultural, Interdisciplinary, and Healthcare Issues of Ireland (1,0) 1 credit hour. Students will prepare for an educational experience in Ireland by learning about cultural sensitivity, historical and cultural influences of Irish healthcare. INTD 200: Special Topics: Cultural, Interdisciplinary, and Healthcare Issues of Ireland (3,0) In this 15-day course in May 2023, students will travel to Ireland, visiting Limerick, Galway, and Dublin. Students in this course will be exposed to diverse perspectives of history, culture, and healthcare. Pre-requisite: INTD 200: Special Topics Culture, Interdisciplinary, and Healthcare Issues of Ireland taken in spring 2023. This course may be taken only once for credit.

Funding Your Program

Scholarship Options: WorldStrides offers a variety of scholarships to help make study abroad possible for all students. There are three scholarship opportunities available: Higher Ed Traveler, Diversity & Inclusion, and the Natalie Shea Memorial Scholarships. You can learn more and apply here.
Financial Assistance: WorldStrides makes more than $2 million in funding available each year to students in financial need seeking educational travel opportunities. To find out if you qualify and apply, click here.
Gift of Education: When you enroll in a WorldStrides program, a personal fundraising page will be created on your behalf. You can customize your page and share it with family or on social media to help raise funds for your program. To learn more, click here.

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Why travel with WorldStrides?

Transformative Experiences

Experiential learning is a the heart of what we do. Thoughtful immersions enhance each and every program by providing cultural context to push you outside your comfort zone and develop true global perspective.

Included Insurance

With medical insurance included for each participant on our programs, parents and students can rest assured that we've got you covered! Our comprehensive plan boasts $100K in medical insurance, including 100% mental wellness coverage, security evacuation, and bedside visitor benefit for most hospitalizations.

In the heart of the action

Centrally located hotels in our international destinations free up extra hours for spontaneous exploration and fun.

Hygiene

Masks will be required while indoors and on the motor coach. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the program, including on buses and at hotels. Students will be asked a series of questions daily to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms.

Travel with your taste buds.

We carefully select where our travelers dine, making sure it's authentic local cuisine, served in local restaurants.

Comprehensive risk management

Proactivity and agility are hallmarks of our service. Our crisis team has decades of experience meeting challenges of all scopes, from lost passports to complex, unplanned emergencies. Our priority on preparedness is designed to ensure your group gets an optimum experience—on every program!

Rockstar tour guides

Our certified on-tour leaders speak the local language, have encyclopedic knowledge, and thrive on making the journey fun. They're also pros at tuning their content to the group.

Strength in numbers

With 50 years of experience, we've taken over 9 million students on educational programs - over 530,000 students traveled with us last year alone! We partner with more than 50,000 educators and 500 colleges and universities.